Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Requirements 

• Level 2 Maths and English or GCSEs C/4 or above
• a minimum of 30 hours working week, working with age group 5-18 
• 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment. Must be employed for 18 months
• 'off the job' training must be provided, a minimum of 6 hours a week 
• support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews
• attend weekly taught sessions (2hrs) 

What you'll do at work

• safeguarding and prevent 
• professionalism 
• communication and teamwork 
• promoting positive behaviour 
• health, safety, and welfare 
• equality, diversity, and inclusion 
• SEND 
• child development 
• curriculum intent, implementation and impact 
• assessment for learning 
• supporting and adapting learning activities 
• behaviour 
• transitions and significant events
• theories 
• supporting learning and assessment in core subjects 
• using technology to support teaching and learning

Assessment methods 

• taught session at Gateshead Interchange weekly. Currently Monday 1.30-3.30pm or Tuesday afternoon 1-3pm term time only. (This is subject to change dependent on tutor availability and capacity) 
• observations in the workplace
• reviews to completed by mentor
• professional discussions

End point assessment 

End point assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependent on learner progress. End point assessment will consist of: 

• professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence
• observation of practice